EPISODE · Nov 9, 2024 · 11 MIN
Episode 46: How the Juramentados Led to the Colt .45’s Creation
from A Cast of Pods · host Jose Acierto
Today’s podcast will discuss the history of the Colt 1911 pistol and its development. We explore the context surrounding the weapon's creation, highlighting how the need for a more powerful handgun arose during the Philippine-American War due to the effectiveness of Moro juramentados, warriors who performed suicide attacks against American forces.
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